“Our fans are as much a part of the history of our team as the players and coaches who battle on the field,” said York. “That's why we felt it was necessary to involve them from the beginning of this process in various forums. It's a way to reconnect our fans to the rich history of this organization.”
Some of the significant changes include: the addition of the 49ers ligature on the chest of the uniform, the thinning out of the red and white stripes on the pants, the grey face-mask, changes to the functionality of the uniform, returning the traditional three-striped sleeves, and the numbers of the players being located on the shoulder pads.
The lower cut neckline is a new feature and. the 49ers will be the first NFL team to make the uniforms available to be purchased. They're available at shop49ers.com with the first replica jersey with the same cut line available for fans.